About Antonio Centa
Lived 1907 – 1979 (aged 71). Antonio Centa was an Italian actor.
Antonio Centa (10 August 1907 – 19 April 1979) was an Italian film actor.
Career Born in Maniago, Province of Pordenone, Centa was among the most active and popular actors between the mid-1930s and 1943 (when the Italian film industry almost halted because of the war). He was especially popular with the female audience, and had critically acclaimed performances, notably in Renato Castellani's films A Pistol Shot and Zazà. After the war his success declined, and he gradually started to be cast in supporting roles.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Antonio Centa?
Italian actor (1907–1979)
When was Antonio Centa born?
Antonio Centa was born on 10 August 1907 in Maniago.
When did Antonio Centa die?
Antonio Centa died on 19 April 1979 in Rovigo.
What was Antonio Centa's occupation?
Antonio Centa was an actor.
What nationality was Antonio Centa?
Antonio Centa was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Antonio Centa. https://biography.guide/antonio-centa/
MLA: "Antonio Centa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/antonio-centa/.
Chicago: "Antonio Centa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/antonio-centa/.
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